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E320 Estate

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#1 ·
Just purchased a 1994 E320 estate for 'peanuts' - to join my 600SEL.
One owner - full service history original engine,gearbox and head gasket ! - The mileage ? a 'feeble' 299500 miles :0 Is this a record for the head gasket ?
I know other 3.2's i've owned in the past 'knock-them out' at 100K miles.
Anyway the car is nearly mint so I have stopped using the W140 in favour of the W124 :)
 
#3 ·
Don't know about a record for the original head gasket, but certainly impressive. My inependent mechanic (3rd generation family owned business for MB only) says 150k is average for needing the head gaskets, and another inep shop I talked to said 100k to 125k. Either way yours seems rare for sure. Is it dripping oil yet?
 
#4 ·
no oil 'dripping' or leaking yet ! A great testement to a fantastically built car !!! In answer to the longevity of the engine the previous owner swore by regular oil changes no matter what - and one I always do with my cars - best service you can give an engine :)
 
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